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Biodiversity is an important source of "natural capital," one of the management
resources,
and its conservation is essential for the further sustainable growth of society and ROHM.
However, research
has shown that biodiversity has decreased by approximately 68% worldwide since the 1960s, and in
the Global
Risks Report, which is published yearly by the World Economic Forum,
"biodiversity loss" was identified as one of
the top major global risks hindering the growth of society and companies. At COP15 held in April
2022, a
commitment was made to "prevent and restore biodiversity loss by 2030 at the latest (i.e.,
Nature
Positive).
Against the above background, ROHM formulated the "ROHM Group Environmental Vision 2050" in
2021, setting
"Coexistence with Nature" as one of the priority themes, and simultaneously setting 2030
environmental targets
as interim targets.
Based on the ISO 14001 management system, ROHM Group conducts environmental impact assessments
at each of
its production sites to reduce environmental pollution and impact on the ecosystem, actively
promotes
greening, and participates in and supports social contribution activities, in order to promote
activities
for coexistence with nature throughout the Group and to create a global environment for the next
generation.
We are promoting the creation of a global environment that can be handed down to the next
generation.
Biodiversity Conservation
Targets and Achievements
[Policies for Achieving the Environmental Vision]
Cherish the blessings of nature created by the biodiversity of the earth and pass on the global environment in a better state to future generations.
| 2030 Targets | Target for FY2023 | FY2023 Result | Target for FY2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The entire Group will carry out activities to conserve biodiversity and promote the creation of a global environment that will be handed over to the next generation. | Development of biodiversity conservation performance indicators | Conservation theme identified as Water | Planning and examination of specific measures to promote the ROHM Group's theme of coexistence with nature |
| Further promotion of efforts to conserve biodiversity | Expanded the scope of environmental communication to neighboring elementary schools. | Conducting environmental events for employees and neighboring elementary schools (schools: 3 times/year, employees and employees' families: 3 times/year) | |
| Held environment events (5 for employees and their families, 6 for elementary schools in the neighborhood) |
Initiatives to Conserve Biodiversity (FY2023 Result)
1. Formulation of Biodiversity Conservation Performance Indicators
In order to realize the ROHM Group Environmental Vision 2050, greening activities and ecosystem conservation activities at each business site are important. ROHM has long been engaged in greening around its headquarters based on the concept of a "factory in the forest" to achieve harmony with nature. To promote group-level initiatives, we established the "Specialist Subcommittee for Symbiosis with Nature" as a subordinate organization of the Environmental Conservation Measures Committee. In response to the recent momentum for nature positivity, in FY 2023, we have identified the priority biodiversity themes that the ROHM Group should address by extracting, evaluating, and identifying what natural capital our business activities, including our supply chain, depend on and what impact our activities have on it. The ROHM Group has identified water as a priority biodiversity theme to be addressed. When identifying the themes by using the evaluations of external organizations and tools such as ENCORE, we identified several items as general risks, as well as risk items that were unique to our company. Future projections, analysis of environmental impact at each domestic and overseas manufacturing site, and interviews with specialized organizations are being conducted. In FY2024 and beyond, ROHM will continue to identify water as a priority theme to be addressed by the ROHM Group, In FY 2024 and beyond, we plan to conduct interviews with experts and local governments with locations to identify priority areas, performance indicators, and specific measures.
*ENCORE: A tool developed jointly by the Alliance for Natural Capital Finance, the United Nations Environment Programme's World Conservation Monitoring Center (UNEP-WCSC), and other organizations to help financial institutions understand the risks and opportunities that companies present to natural capital.
Environmental Management Promotional System
＜Medium-Term Targets and Implementation Plan＞
● : Completion ◎ : Being Carried out
＜ Reference: Process for Formulating Mid-term Goals ＞
The following mid-term goals that we have identified were developed after reflecting the content of interviews with external experts and requests and opinions from employees.
- STEP1.Gathering Opinions
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Gathering information on ROHM's long-term vision, employee feedback, and advice from outside experts
Opinions Collected (Partial) Outside Experts - ・The "Factory in the Forest" at the Kyoto Head Office is a valuable green space that contributes to the preservation of the natural environment, despite its location in the center of a large city.
- ・We would like to see company conduct surveys of living creatures in order to understand the status of biodiversity preservation and consider improvement measures.
- ・In order to realize the "Factory in the Forest" concept of harmony with the local community and nature, I hope that the company will communicate with various stakeholders and further expand the scope of its activities.
Employees - ・As stated in the environmental policy and the ROHM Group Environmental Vision 2050, the preservation of biodiversity, which is the source of natural capital necessary for corporate activities, is an important management issue for ROHM. It is important for the entire ROHM Group to work together to achieve this vision by carrying out activities at each of its business sites.
- ・I learned that the green space management that we have been engaged in for many years contributes to the conservation of biodiversity. In the future, we would like to create a place that will be a home for Kyoto's unique insects and plants.
- ・We would like to create a place where children can enjoy learning about nature and ecosystems.
- ・It is important to create a space that is relaxing for both living creatures and people.
| STEP2.Organization of Collected Opinions |
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| Organize the collected opinions, requests, and advice, and identify what you want to achieve as ROHM Group. |
| STEP3.Establishment of Mid-term Targets |
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| Establish mid-term targets toward the desired state and approve them internally. |
2. Further Promotion of Initiatives to Preserve Biodiversity
In order to create a water-friendly space, an 8,400 m2 biotope area was created
within the head office's premises located in the city of Kyoto.
Research has shown that even in cities where large green spaces cannot be increased, small green
areas and
water-friendly spaces play a very effective role in preserving birds, insects, and other small
creatures.
"Factory in the Forest," located in a residential area among buildings in Kyoto City, has been
evaluated by third-party evaluation organizations (ABINC*1 and SEGES*2)
for biodiversity as "an oasis in the city for birds and insects, and has high green space value.
From FY2022 onward, this biotope area has been used to attract a variety of plants and animals
to promote the conservation of native species, as well as to implement environmental
communication measures targeting local children and employees' families.
＜Biotope Area Image＞
Playing in the River at the Biotope
Creating Opportunities to Experience Nature Through Habitat Surveys and Guided tours
Since FY2021, ROHM has been conducting biological surveys in cooperation with outside
experts to obtain information on the habitat and growth of living creatures on ROHM head
office grounds for use in conservation and restoration. In addition, guided tours of living
organisms have been held for employees. The guided tours are designed to allow employees to
experience and learn about the plants and animals living on the premises while walking
around with expert guides, with the aim of reaffirming the importance of biodiversity.
This event has also been held for elementary school students in the neighborhood since as
part of a cooperative policy with Kyoto City regarding coexistence with nature.
In addition, an increasing number of children are growing up without the opportunity to
experience nature in their childhood, and this is becoming an issue. Against this backdrop,
we have been periodically opening our biotope area to employees, their families, and local
elementary schools since FY2023 to provide children with opportunities to become familiar
with nature and learn the importance of environmental preservation.
Explanation about Flora and Fauna by Expert Guides
・Organizing Farm Work Experience Events
ROHM have been holding a farm work experience for employees and their families.
The event was designed to provide employees and their families with an opportunity to
experience nature in the biotope area and learn about ROHM's vision and the importance of
ecosystem preservation through hands-on farming in the fields that nurture a diversity of
living creatures. In October, the planted potatoes are harvested and the rice is
harvested.
During the events, the participants receive lectures from farmers as they work.
3.Implementation of Activities at the Group Level and Consideration of Expansion
ROHM Group believes that it is essential to work for the conservation of biodiversity from the use of resources for production and emissions from production, and is conducting cleanup and tree-planting activities in various regions to protect ecosystems.
- ・YTC・・・Yokohama Technology Center
4.Cooperation with Municipalities with Business Locations
・Partnership Agreement with Shiga Prefecture to "Link People and Forests"
ROHM has concluded an agreement with Shiga Prefecture to "Link People and Forests" toward the realization of a society in harmony with nature. The agreement stipulates that both parties will work together and cooperate toward "the realization of a society in harmony with nature where people and forests are connected," using Omi Fuji Flower and Greenery Park (Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture) as a practical model.
Since the 1980s, ROHM has been actively engaged in the greening of areas around
its business sites based on the concept of "a factory in the forest." In 2001, ROHM established
the "ROHM Forest" in Australia as one of its measures against global warming, and has been
conducting tree-planting activities. The planting of fast-growing eucalyptus trees on
approximately 1,000 hectares of land over a 10-year period resulted in a reduction of 110,000
tons of CO2 emissions, and the company also worked on resource recycling by thinning mature
trees appropriately for effective use as papermaking materials.
In recent years, as the risks of climate change have become more apparent and the importance of
achieving carbon neutrality has increased worldwide, ROHM has been considering the "ROHM Forest
Next" activity in order to practice the "Coexistence with Nature" set forth in the ROHM Group
Environmental Vision 2050, which was established in 2021. As a result of considering forest and
nature creation sites with a focus on "biodiversity" and "harmony of natural cycles," ROHM
agreed with the concept of the "entrance to a forest right there" at “Shiga Prefectural Omi Fuji
Green Park” and has now concluded an agreement with the park.
Mr. Taizo Mikazuki, Governor of Shiga Prefecture (left)
ROHM President Isao Matsumoto (right)
From FY2022 onward, we will work closely with the Shiga Prefectural Government to develop the park in line with the concept of the agreement, and expand our biodiversity conservation and community contribution activities after considering collaboration with municipalities where we have business bases.
agreement with Shiga Prefecture to "Link People and Forests"
・Partnership Agreement with Kyoto City for Building a Decarbonized Society
In July 2022, ROHM concluded a collaboration agreement with Kyoto City to build a decarbonized society. The purpose of this agreement is to contribute to solving the urgent global issue of climate change through ongoing collaboration between the two parties toward building a decarbonized society with virtually zero CO₂ emissions by 2050.As part of our efforts to build a decarbonized society and improve local resilience, we are supporting the installation of solar panels at Shichijo Daisan Elementary School, a nearby elementary school. Since FY2023, we have been providing biotope areas for science classes, offering guided tours and a place for visiting schools to conduct classes. In recognition of these efforts, the company received the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon. In addition, in collaboration with Kyoto City, the Kyoto City Board of Education, and Shichijo Daisan Elementary School, we have formulated an environmental education program for children to learn the importance of biodiversity.
Mr. Daisaku Kadokawa, Mayor of Kyoto City(right)
ROHM President Isao Matsumoto (left)
Partnership Agreement with Kyoto City for Building a Decarbonized Society
Chemical Substance Management
Targets and Achievements
[Policies for Achieving the Environmental Vision]
Cherish the blessings of nature created by the biodiversity of the earth and pass on the global environment in a better state to future generations.
| 2030 Target | Target for FY2023 | FY2023 Result | Target for FY2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorough management of chemical substances in products. |
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Grasping PFAS regulatory trends, disseminating information to relevant divisions, and conducting supplier inclusion surveys across the ROHM Group | Identify applicable laws and regulations and ensure compliance and control. |
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Confirmation of the status of internal product scientific substance management operations and promotion of enhanced operations at the time of parts and materials changes | Strengthen the internal management system by closely sharing information with relevant parties. | |
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Revise and notify suppliers of the requirements for product chemical substance management to reflect the latest regulations and key customer requirements. | Thoroughly manage controlled substances with suppliers |
Product Chemical Substance Management
ROHM Group complies with all environmental laws and regulations in Japan
and overseas along
with customer requirements and conducts initiatives to procure materials that minimize
environmental impact.
While regulations on product chemical substance management such as the EU RoHS Directive, EU
REACH Regulations,
and the China RoHS Directive are being further strengthened, we have established Green
Procurement Standards and
verified conformance to each regulation by accurately obtaining the chemical information
contained in raw
materials and parts.
Based on the cooperation of our business partners, we are promoting the creation of
eco-friendly products,
creating a management system that prevents prohibited substances from being received, used,
or shipped, and
supplying products that ensure worry-free use by our customers.
In addition, raw materials and parts delivered from suppliers as well as products to be
shipped to customers are
periodically checked for chemical substances using fluorescent X-ray analyzers installed at
each production site
and at ROHM's Quality Assurance Department.
ROHM Group's Green Procurement efforts are listed below.
・Compliance with the RoHS Directive
In 2004 ROHM completed the transition to lead-free to ensure compliance with
the RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) enacted in 2006 (excluding some custom products demanded by
certain customers). ROHM products also comply with the revised RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)
promulgated in 2011 and the additional directive (2015/863/EU) established in 2015 restricting
the use of specific phthalate esters.
Please note that our products do not contain restricted substances exceeding the maximum
permissible concentration except for those exempt from regular applications.
| Restricted Substance | Maximum Allowable Value |
|---|---|
| Lead | 0.1wt%（1,000ppm） |
| Mercury | 0.1wt%（1,000ppm） |
| Cadmium | 0.01wt%（100ppm） |
| Hexavalent Chromium | 0.1wt%（1,000ppm） |
| PBB (Polybrominated Biphenyl) | 0.1wt%（1,000ppm） |
| PBDE (Polybromodiphenyl Ether) | 0.1wt%（1,000ppm） |
| DEHP (Di-2-Ethylhexyl Phthalate) | 0.1wt%（1,000ppm） |
| BBP (Butyl Benzyl Phthalate) | 0.1wt%（1,000ppm） |
| DBP (Di-N-Butyl Phthalate) | 0.1wt%（1,000ppm） |
| DIBP (Diisobutyl Phthalate) | 0.1wt%（1,000ppm） |
Environmental Pollution Prevention
Environmental Compliance
ROHM Group has established voluntary control standards for air and water quality, noise, vibration, and odor that are stricter than legal and public regulations, and conducts periodic environmental measurements to thoroughly manage environmental risks.
＜Number of Reports to the Government Concerning Violations of Laws and Ordinances, etc.＞
| Fiscal Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Reported Pieces | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5(*) |
*In FY2023, we reported four cases of water quality exceeding the legal limits and one case of noise exceeding the legal limits, all of which have been investigated and corrective measures have been implemented. We will continue monitoring to ensure that there are no more cases of exceedances of regulatory values.
Subject: ROHM Group
In both FY2020 and FY2021, we reported on water quality exceeding regulatory limits.
In FY2022, a report was filed regarding noise emission exceeding the regulation
values.In both cases, investigations into the causes and implementation of remedial
measures have been completed. We will continue monitoring to ensure that the regulatory
values are not exceeded.
PRTR Handling Volume
Many chemicals are used in the semiconductor manufacturing process.
ROHM Group is committed to thorough management of PRTR substances(Class I Designated
Substances).
VOC(Volatile Organic Compounds)Emission
Organic solvents required for semiconductor manufacturing processes fall under the category of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and are considered to be a cause of photochemical smog when emitted into the atmosphere. ROHM Group is working to reduce emissions of VOCs through thorough management.
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